Senior Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

About the role

A nationally recognized leader in labor and employment law is seeking an experienced Senior Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join its Denver office. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated attorney to work alongside a collaborative team, handle complex traditional labor matters, and play a key role in client advocacy. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in collective bargaining, contract administration, and grievance arbitration, and have the confidence to independently manage a demanding caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage traditional labor law cases from inception to resolution
• Represent employers in collective bargaining negotiations and contract administration
• Handle grievance arbitrations and defend against unfair labor practice charges before the NLRB
• Draft and respond to discovery, initial pleadings, and dispositive motions
• Take and defend depositions, and argue motions in court
• Advise clients on a wide range of labor issues, including union relations and compliance
• Collaborate with partners across multiple offices on diverse, high-profile cases

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active bar admission in Colorado
• 7+ years of traditional labor law experience
• Extensive experience in collective bargaining, contract administration, and grievance arbitration
• Experience prosecuting and defending unfair labor practice charges before the NLRB is preferred
• Strong academic credentials and excellent writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with the ability to work independently and proactively contribute to case strategies

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Billable Hour Bonus
• Formula Bonus and Year-End Discretionary Bonus
• 401(k) with profit-sharing contribution
• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, and FSA Plans
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid Parental Leave, Profit Sharing, Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance
• Paid Holidays